CREAM CHEESE MINTS

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Cap off a perfect dinner with your own homemade mints. This simple recipe blends cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar for a refreshing post-meal nibble.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
Red food color, if desired

Steps:

  • In food processor, place cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Cover; process, using on-and-off pulses, until mixture comes together into a ball. Add mint extract; process just until incorporated.
  • Place dough on work surface sprinkled with additional powdered sugar. Add a few drops food color to center of dough; knead until dough is evenly tinted. Roll dough into ropes; cut into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball; place on waxed paper.
  • Flatten each ball with a fork. Let stand 2 hours or until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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